Note: The trough will produce a strong pressure gradient over the Sierra Nevada today through Tuesday, accompanied by a 100kt northeasterly jet. This will result in strong gusty northeast to east winds over the Sierra, primarily north of Kings Canyon by late this afternoon and continuing through Tuesday morning with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.
The winds will also funnel down the favored canyons into the foothills, especially in the Northfork and Oakhurst areas where gusts could reach 40 mph.
Update 11:50 A.M.: A Wind Advisory is now in effect through 10:00 AM Tuesday morning. Wind gusts up to 55 mph are possible over the Sierra Nevada with gusts to 40 mph possible in the adjacent foothills. Winds will increase by late Monday afternoon and remain very strong through Tuesday morning.
December 31, 2018 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a High Wind Advisory is in effect from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
Wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible.
Winds will increase by late Monday afternoon and remain very strong through Tuesday morning.
Winds will be strong enough to blow around unsecured objects, tree limbs may be knocked down as well as some power lines.
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 826 AM PST Mon Dec 31 2018 Mariposa, Madera, and Fresno County Foothills- Including the cities of Oakhurst and Mariposa 826 AM PST Mon Dec 31 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WINDS...Northeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Strongest gusts are expected in the vicinity of Northfork and Oakhurst. * TIMING...Winds continuing and remaining gusty through late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Source: NWS
